[lil brown 2.5]

Is there anywhere to get the “formerly” chrome strip on the impact strip?

 

[manbearpig]

You used to be able to buy that stuff in different colors at auto parts stores, but cars haven't used that stuff for a long time now. I was looking for some for my Grand Am.

Maybe here?

Chrome Trim Moldings, Truck chrome trim for cars

www.brandsport.com

 

[lil brown 2.5]

THANK YOU!!! They didn’t have an exact replacement but I seen a few I could easily make work.

 

[Innate]

We have an Auto Body Supply store near us, like a NAPA but solely for auto body guys. It's stunning to see all the materials and parts and tools that are available but not seen in ordinary parts stores. There is, or at least was before the supply chain collapsed, a wide variety of that trim material available by the foot.

 

[lil brown 2.5]

I wonder if they have a branch down here or a similar company?

We have an Auto Body Supply store near us,

like a NAPA but solely for auto body guys. It's stunning to see all the materials and parts and tools that are available but not seen in ordinary parts stores. There is, or at least was before the supply chain collapsed, a wide variety of that trim material available by the foot.

 

[Innate]

Maybe not a branch of them, they appear to be a local outfit, but it has to be that every more populated area, like cities, must have them. I have used D&G. Maybe just google.

D&G Auto Body Supply, Fitchburg MA

J&R Auto Body Supply, Framingham MA

 

[ScottyV1966]

Is there anywhere to get the “formerly” chrome strip on the impact strip?

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I checked LMC Truck for the listed year in your signature, No Joy, I have a 2002 Silverado that has the "chrome" trim in the side body molding, I painted them argent silver( GM Wheel Color) a few years ago and that has held up pretty well. Prep is King with that as always.
Good Luck

 

[Innate]

ScottyV said.... I painted them argent silver( GM Wheel Color) a few years ago and that has held up pretty well. Prep is King with that as always. That's a good plan, likely what I'd do. There are some spray bombs of primer/bonding paint just for adherence to the vinyls and plastics, one I have is called Bulldog, actually came from D&G above; there are likely others in the auto body supply stores.